Intermediate
Maple Flat White Bread
A cozy coffee drink inspired by fresh-baked maple bread, featuring smooth espresso with velvety steamed milk sweetened with pure maple syrup. This comforting beverage captures the essence of warm maple bread with hints of vanilla and butter, creating a bakery-inspired flat white perfect for autumn mornings.
12 min
1 serving
Espresso

Instructions
Espresso Preparation
- Grind coffee beans to fine consistency
- Dose 18g coffee into portafilter and level
- Tamp evenly with 30lbs pressure
- Extract double shot in 25-30 seconds for 36ml yield
- Espresso should have rich crema and balanced flavor
Maple Milk Preparation
- Pour milk into steaming pitcher
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and butter extract
- Steam milk to 150-160°F, creating microfoam
- Swirl gently to incorporate maple flavors
- Tap pitcher to settle foam
Assembly
- Pour espresso into 6oz ceramic cup
- Add pinch of cinnamon and sea salt to espresso
- Pour steamed maple milk from height of 3-4 inches
- Create smooth, velvety texture with minimal foam on top
- The drink should have integrated coffee and milk layers
- Garnish with toasted breadcrumbs around rim
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
Flat White Perfection:
- Use high-quality pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup
- Steam milk to proper temperature - too hot will scorch maple flavors
- Pour milk steadily to create smooth microfoam integration
- Toast breadcrumbs in dry pan until golden for authentic bread aroma
- Butter extract is optional but adds authentic bakery flavor
- Practice milk pouring technique for signature flat white texture
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:18g
Water Amount:36ml
Grind Size:Fine
Water Temp:200°F
Prep Time:8 min
Ingredients
- coffee beans - 18g
- whole milk - 150ml
- pure maple syrup - 1.5 tbsp
- vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp
- butter extract - 2 drops
- cinnamon - pinch
- sea salt - tiny pinch
- toasted breadcrumbs - 1 tsp
Equipment Needed
- espresso machine
- milk steaming pitcher
- 6oz ceramic cup
- coffee grinder
- tamper
- small pan (optional)